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Nonprofit · EIN 99-2344069

LIVE YES STUDIOS

Tax-exempt · LINCOLN, NE 68508

Financials

$1.3M$864K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIVE YES STUDIOS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,274,198$863,703$410,495$812,747$400,752$411,995
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$406,034
Program service revenue
$861,210
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$6,954

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$115,385
Other salaries and wages
$393,577
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$619,608
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$13,360
Depreciation
$23,767
Program services (functional)
$701,975
Management and general (functional)
$150,900
Fundraising (functional)
$10,828

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,500
Total assets, end of year
$812,747
Total liabilities, end of year
$400,752
Net assets, end of year
$411,995
Land, buildings and equipment
$307,956
Net assets without donor restrictions
$411,995
Gross receipts
$1,274,198
Employees
16
Volunteers
1
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
NE

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICAH SNYDERCO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
45$27,692
NATASHA SCHOLZCO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
45$27,692
BRANDON LESOINGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
CRAIG CASADOSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
MARY HERRESSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
CRAIG ROPERTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
PEGGY GOMEZMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BARBARA KOHLERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1121 M ST SUITE 110, LINCOLN, NE 68508-0000
In care of
% NATASHA SCHOLZ
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
2625 S 12th St, Lincoln NE 68502
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NATASHA SCHOLZ, 1121 M ST 110, LINCOLN, NE 68508
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Natasha Scholz, 2625 S 12th St, Lincoln NE 68502
Signed the 990
NATASHA SCHOLZ, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(402) 904-4216
Return prepared by
LUTZ AND COMPANY PC

Mission

THE ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY MISSION IS SUPPORTING ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL, MENTAL, AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN CREATIVE EXPRESSION, REPRESENTATION, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES, LIVE YES STUDIOS OFFERS AN ART STUDIO, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES FOR THE ARTISTS TO CREATE WORK AND PARTICIPATE IN DAILY CLASSES TAUGHT BY LIVE YES ART INSTRUCTORS. LIVE YES STUDIOS HOSTS MONTHLY GALLERY EXHIBITIONS, ALLOWING ARTISTS TO SHOWCASE AND SELL THEIR WORK.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ART STUDIO: LIVE YES STUDIOS' ART STUDIO PROGRAM FEATURES A 6,500 SQUARE FOOT SPACE FILLED WITH VARIOUS ART SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT. WE HIRE LOCAL ARTISTS TO TEACH CLASSES AND PROVIDE DAILY SUPPORT. ADDITIONALLY, LIVE YES STUDIOS HOSTS MONTHLY GALLERY EXHIBITIONS, ALLOWING ARTISTS TO SHOWCASE AND SELL THEIR WORK.
    Expenses $409,598 · revenue $502,511
  • SUPPORTED SERVICES: LIVE YES STUDIOS GOES BEYOND THE PAINTBRUSH TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT AND SUPPORTED FAMILY LIVING SERVICES FOR DISABLED ADULTS WHO LIVE ON THEIR OWN OR WITH THEIR PARENTS. THESE SERVICES HAVE ACCESS TO OUR ART STUDIO AND OFFER SUPPORT TO ACCOMPLISH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING SUCH AS CLEANING, COOKING, SHOPPING OR PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $215,392 · revenue $264,251
  • COMMUNITY INCLUSION: LIVE YES STUDIOS COMMUNITY INCLUSION PROGRAM TAKES PARTICIPANTS ON DAILY EXCURSIONS TO LOCAL SHOPS, GALLERIES, AND MUSEUMS. OUR COMMUNITY INCLUSION PROGRAM HELPS TO DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN LIVE YES STUDIOS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND FURTHERS LIVE YES STUDIOS MISSION OF BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.
    Expenses $74,288 · revenue $91,139
  • NEBRASKA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION IS AN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCE A DISABILITY. EVERYTHING NEBRASKA VR DOES AND ALL OF THE SERVICES THEY PROVIDE ARE FOR THE PURPOSE OF HELPING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES PREPARE FOR, FIND AND/OR KEEP A JOB. LYS RECEIVES FUNDING DIRECTLY NEBRASKA VR TO SUPPORT DISABLED ADULTS IN FINDING AND MAINTAININGEMPLOYMENT.
    Expenses $2,697 · revenue $3,309

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
99-2344069
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$812,747
Income (IRS master file)
$1,274,198

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,274,198$863,703$812,747XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Natasha Scholz
June 30, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 99-2344069).

Questions about LIVE YES STUDIOS

What is the EIN of LIVE YES STUDIOS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIVE YES STUDIOS is 99-2344069.
Is LIVE YES STUDIOS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to LIVE YES STUDIOS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIVE YES STUDIOS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of LIVE YES STUDIOS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LIVE YES STUDIOS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LIVE YES STUDIOS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NATASHA SCHOLZ.
Who are the officers and directors of LIVE YES STUDIOS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $27,692 (MICAH SNYDER, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does LIVE YES STUDIOS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,274,198, expenses of $863,703 and total assets of $812,747 at year end.

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